Patents by Inventor Mark N. Rossetti

Mark N. Rossetti has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods for upgrading of contaminated hydrocarbon streams
    Patent number: 9206359
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing oxidized-heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with a caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignees: AUTERRA, INC., CENOVUS ENERGY INC.
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Jonathan P. Rankin, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Trent A. McCaskill, Erica Shipley, Sarah Clickner
  • Sulfoxidation catalysts and methods and systems of using same
    Patent number: 9061273
    Abstract: Catalysts amenable to oxidizing sulfur compounds and systems and methods of using these catalysts to effect the removal of sulfur from crude oil and crude oil distillates are disclosed. The catalyst is disposed with a titanyl moiety which serves to selectively coordinate sulfur compounds and affect their oxidation. The titanyl may be bound within a polymer or on the surface of a polymer or on the surface or in the pores of an inorganic support. The resulting oxidized sulfur compounds are readily separated from the initial crude oil or crude oil distillate streams by traditional separation techniques arrayed as described in the systems and methods disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: AUTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Partha S. Dutta, Tracey M. Jordan, Sarah L. Lewis, Anthony J. Loughran, Mark N. Rossetti, Timothy J. Ullman, Jennifer L. Vreeland
  • Metal alkoxides, apparatus for manufacturing metal alkoxides, related methods and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9028768
    Abstract: Compounds, synthesis of, and methods for synthesizing metal alkoxide derivatives; and metal alkoxide derivatives for use as flame retardants are described. Group 13 metal alkoxides having flame retardant properties may be prepared by reacting the group 13 metal trihydroxide with an alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark N. Rossetti, Partha S. Dutta, Sarah L. Lewis, Kyle E. Litz, Tracey M. Jordan, Jennifer L. Vreeland
  • Methods for upgrading of contaminated hydrocarbon streams
    Patent number: 8894843
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with an oxidant and an immiscible acid to oxidize the heteroatoms, contacting the oxidized- heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. The oxidant may be used in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Rankin, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Kyle E. Litz, Tracey M. Jordan, Mark N. Rossetti, Eric H. Burnett, Trent A. McCaskill
  • METHODS FOR UPGRADING OF CONTAMINATED HYDROCARBON STREAMS
    Publication number: 20140339136
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing oxidized-heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with a caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Jonathan P. Rankin, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Trent A. McCaskill, Erica Shipley, Sarah Clickner
  • Metal alkoxides, apparatus for manufacturing metal alkoxides, related methods and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8877131
    Abstract: Compounds, synthesis of, and methods for synthesizing metal alkoxide derivatives; and metal alkoxide derivatives for use as flame retardants are described. Group 13 metal alkoxides having flame retardant properties may be prepared by reacting the group 13 metal trihydroxide with an alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Partha S. Dutta, Sarah L. Lewis, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Jennifer L. Vreeland
  • METHODS FOR UPGRADING OF CONTAMINATED HYDROCARBON STREAMS
    Publication number: 20140291199
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with an oxidant to oxidize the heteroatoms, contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. The oxidant may be used in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Jonathan P. Rankin, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Trent A. McCaskill
  • Methods for upgrading of contaminated hydrocarbon streams
    Patent number: 8764973
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with an oxidant to oxidize the heteroatoms, contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. The oxidant may be used in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Jonathan P. Rankin, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Trent A. McCaskill
  • Sulfoxidation catalysts and methods and systems of using same
    Patent number: 8394261
    Abstract: Catalysts amenable to oxidizing sulfur compounds and systems and methods of using these catalysts to effect the removal of sulfur from crude oil and crude oil distillates are disclosed. The catalyst is disposed with a titanyl moiety which serves to selectively coordinate sulfur compounds and affect their oxidation. The titanyl may be bound within a polymer or on the surface of a polymer or on the surface or in the pores of an inorganic support. The resulting oxidized sulfur compounds are readily separated from the initial crude oil or crude oil distillate streams by traditional separation techniques arrayed as described in the systems and methods disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Tracey M. Jordan, Mark N. Rossetti, Anthony J. Loughran, Jennifer L. Vreeland
  • METHODS FOR UPGRADING OF CONTAMINATED HYDROCARBON STREAMS
    Publication number: 20120285864
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with an oxidant and an immiscible acid to oxidize the heteroatoms, contacting the oxidized- heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. The oxidant may be used in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: AUTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Rankin, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Kyle E. Litz, Tracey M. Jordan, Mark N. Rossetti, Eric H. Burnett, Trent A. McCaskill
  • METHODS FOR UPGRADING OF CONTAMINATED HYDROCARBON STREAMS
    Publication number: 20120285866
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with an oxidant to oxidize the heteroatoms, contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. The oxidant may be used in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Jonathan P. Rankin, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Trent A. McCaskill
  • Metal alkoxides, apparatus for manufacturing metal alkoxides, related methods and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8262867
    Abstract: Compounds, synthesis of, and methods for synthesizing metal alkoxide derivatives; and metal alkoxide derivatives for use as flame retardants are described. Group 13 metal alkoxides having flame retardant properties may be prepared by reacting the periodic table group 13 metalloid or metal trihydroxide with an alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Partha S. Dutta, Sarah L. Lewis, Kyle E. Litz, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Jennifer L. Vreeland
  • Methods for upgrading of contaminated hydrocarbon streams
    Patent number: 8241490
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with an oxidant to oxidize the heteroatoms, contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. The oxidant may be used in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Jonathan P. Rankin, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan
  • Methods for upgrading of contaminated hydrocarbon streams
    Patent number: 8197671
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with an oxidant and an immiscible acid to oxidize the heteroatoms, contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. The oxidant may be used in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Rankin, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Kyle E. Litz, Tracey M. Jordan, Mark N. Rossetti, Eric H. Burnett
  • METHODS FOR UPGRADING OF CONTAMINATED HYDROCARBON STREAMS
    Publication number: 20110108464
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with an oxidant and an immiscible acid to oxidize the heteroatoms, contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. The oxidant may be used in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Rankin, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Kyle E. Litz, Tracey M. Jordan, Mark N. Rossetti, Eric H. Burnett
  • METHODS FOR UPGRADING OF CONTAMINATED HYDROCARBON STREAMS
    Publication number: 20110031164
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with an oxidant to oxidize the heteroatoms, contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed. The oxidant may be used in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: AUTERRA INC.
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Jennifer L. Vreeland, Jonathan P. Rankin, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan
  • SULFOXIDATION CATALYSTS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20110011771
    Abstract: Catalysts amenable to oxidizing sulfur compounds and systems and methods of using these catalysts to effect the removal of sulfur from crude oil and crude oil distillates are disclosed. The catalyst is disposed with a titanyl moiety which serves to selectively coordinate sulfur compounds and affect their oxidation. The titanyl may be bound within a polymer or on the surface of a polymer or on the surface or in the pores of an inorganic support. The resulting oxidized sulfur compounds are readily separated from the initial crude oil or crude oil distillate streams by traditional separation techniques arrayed as described in the systems and methods disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: AUTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle E. Litz, Tracey M. Jordan, Mark N. Rossetti, Anthony J. Loughran, Jennifer L. Vreeland
  • METAL ALKOXIDES, APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING METAL ALKOXIDES, RELATED METHODS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100179339
    Abstract: Compounds, synthesis of, and methods for synthesizing metal alkoxide derivatives; and metal alkoxide derivatives for use as flame retardants are described. Group 13 metal alkoxides having flame retardant properties may be prepared by reacting the group 13 metal trihydroxide with an alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Auterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Partha S. Dutta, Sarah L. Lewis, Kyle E. Litz, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Jennifer L. Vreeland
  • METAL ALKOXIDES, APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING METAL ALKOXIDES, RELATED METHODS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100178220
    Abstract: Compounds, synthesis of, and methods for synthesizing metal alkoxide derivatives; and metal alkoxide derivatives for use as flame retardants are described. Group 13 metal alkoxides having flame retardant properties may be prepared by reacting the group 13 metal trihydroxide with an alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: AUTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Partha S. Dutta, Sarah L. Lewis, Kyle E. Litz, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Jennifer L. Vreeland
  • METAL ALKOXIDES, APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING METAL ALKOXIDES, RELATED METHODS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100178218
    Abstract: Compounds, synthesis of, and methods for synthesizing metal alkoxide derivatives; and metal alkoxide derivatives for use as flame retardants are described. Group 13 metal alkoxides having flame retardant properties may be prepared by reacting the group 13 metal trihydroxide with an alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: AUTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Partha S. Dutta, Sarah L. Lewis, Kyle E. Litz, Mark N. Rossetti, Tracey M. Jordan, Jennifer L. Vreeland